Chapter 37 difficult decision part I
The following day began quiet. Even though the five of you did not knew what there was going to come in your way, especially for you. Anton needed to give his report about the triple malum, and aliya was the one who needed to see him in the forest. You all felt nervous about the result that was going to come. We needed to take action! It was not for long when aliya finally walked through the doors. You smiled relieved, because you knew, she was save now and not caught by that five of you sat down in the dinner hall and waited for aliya to start. She looked down to the ground in an awful sad expression.
''Aliya my dear...are you alright? In addition, what did you hear?''.
She looked up and met your eyes.
''well…I don't actually know if it is but I guess so, I didn't knew much about their plan before and I still don't understand it now, and from what Anton told me….I get even more confused''.
''take your time'' the professor said.
''all right...'' she sighed.
''first, they need the chosen one, as they first thought I was, Anton and I discussed that it is probably the power you posses inside you for what they need''.
You frowned deeply.
''but the power you are talking about? You posses it too right?'' you asked.
''no…it's not what you think it is…it's something way more powerful, and only you can tell what that is''.
You were confused all the way. A power you possessed. What could it be? You found it all together way to confusing.
''Sophia…what is she talking about? What power?'' you asked in your mind.
Once again, you heard no answer. You heard a meow from under the table and shoved the tablecloth aside. Jovi jumped on your lapped and purred, as always, cutely under your touch. You smiled and thought of all the help this little kitten brought to you.
''maybe jovi can help me for a bit?'' you said aloud to no one in particular.
''but how?'' the professor asked.
You shrugged and sighed.
''dunno…but aliya please tell us more'' you said and looked serious to aliya.
''well…when they obtain the power they need, Anton guessed that they want to travel to other worlds or something like that''.
Flora and you gasped at the same time.
''travel to other worlds? However, what do they mean with that?'' flora asked.
''I think….it's more like…different dimensions'' you answered.
The professor nodded and closed his eyes to think. You thought about the evil men to come into you world, were you family and friends lived. They should never enter that, and never harm the people you love!
''there is no way we will let them win'' you said self-assured.
Everyone agreed and started thinking of how in the world you were going to be able to stop them.
''maybe if we…brake down the machines they have?'' Luke proposed.
''hmm…that is not a bad idea, but…It will be dangerous Luke'' the professor said.
You chuckled attracting everyone's attention to you.
''you are not saying that only you and Luke will go dearest, or are you?''.
The professor took a hold of the brim of his hat and looked to the ground.
''I do not want to put you all in danger, Luke and I can handle this, that I am sure of''.
You rose from your seat and walked towards him. You sat down on his lap and wrapped your arms around him.
''do not worry….I will be careful and take care of everyone else….and If not, then I know you will protect me love''.
He blushed and placed his arms around you too to pull you closer.
''I know…but''.
You shushed him with a quick peck on his lips and smiled.
''no but's, we are coming along whenever you like it or not!''.
The rest cheered at this. After the conversation, everyone got a few things of their room and had a moment with the one's they cared for most. In addition, of course, you would be alone with the professor. With the man who meant the most to you in the entire world. Anton decided to go back to the castle and wait for the orders from you and the professor to come. You walked inside your bedroom and looked around before sighing deeply. You suddenly felt his big strong arms wrap around you from behind, while resting his head on your shoulder.
''I love you…'' was what he whispered in your ear.
You blushed and giggled slightly.
'' you are such a romantic''.
He chuckled and let go of you to walk passed you onto the balcony. You followed him and just watched the sky together. There was no lust, no need, no hurry nor greed. Everything was just like all the moments you had been together, perfect. He turned to you and placed his hand on your cheek. His gaze was intense and his touch was soft. You closed your eyes and enjoyed everything to the very core. You knew all too well, that it was going to be a drama only hours later. In the worst case, you would even lose someone.
You shared one last passionate kiss before leaving the balcony, and getting ready for the big battle. You put on some comfortable clothes as hershel did the same. The rest was already downstairs waiting for you two to come. You looked one last time at your sweet husband to be and nodded before opening the door. You walked downstairs and saw the rest of the team dressed up and ready. It seemed everyone was wearing the same sort of outfit, clad in black and green. You were all just about to leave the building when you suddenly remember something.
''wait! I have forgotten something, just a sec'' you said in a rush.
You ran back upstairs and entered the bedroom. The gang waited for you to return in patience. Eventually you did return, but not alone. On top of your hat was a little gray cat, which was looking at the group with his big, cute eyes.
''jovi, of course, how could we forget'' the professor said smiling.
The little kitten meowed cutely. You smiled and walked towards the door, but this soon replace by a serious frown. You turned around and looked at your new family. What will happen when you were to lose them all in this fight? There would even be a possibility for you to be going back to your own world. You did not want that…not anymore.
''I wish to speak to you all for a moment, before we are going''.
They all nodded and walked closer up. You sighed with a sad expression.
''I want you all to think about this for while, if something goes wrong, or if…our plan fails, please don't think of being a hero. Run away, be safe, and protect yourself from being hurt. I do not want any of you die over something like this…''.
Everyone looked to the ground or sighed.
''you know we will not let you down, and certainly will not let you alone'' flora said.
''yes…we all love you, as a family'' Luke said.
Tears sprung into your eyes. Why were these people so kind, why did they care so much about you? The professor walked up to you and wrapped his arms around you protectively.
''we will be one happy family on the end of this all, and I will never let you go''.
You hugged him back and smiled happily. Again, you felt like the luckiest woman on earth…, the game world…, or whatever. The professor, flora, Luke, aliya, katia, jovi and you walked outside, ready to take on the entire city. Nevertheless, only seconds later, had to stop.
''hold it right there pumpkin'' a grouchy voice said.
There was only one person in the whole city that was able to contain this kind of accent. There stood the inspector chelmey and his crew, ready to fight. You giggled at the sight of two men and two women dressed up as army soldiers. They were awesome.
''inspector, in what way do we deserve the honor'' you said giggly.
He blushed a bit red and bumped his elbow into Barton's side. The little man took a step forward and cleared his throat.
''we would be delighted to help you out on your quest m'am''.
Behind the two men were of course the two females too, watching with joy.
''excuse me, but who are the two ladies in the back if I may ask'' the professor said.
''oh, uhm of course let me introduce them'' chelmey said.
The women clad in purple took a step forward right next to chelmey and smiled broadly.
''I have already introduced myself, thank you'' Cassandra said.
Chelmey turned over his gaze to the side and huffed. You could already see where those two were going, but you loved to see in nevertheless. The small girl in the back also stepped up to the front with a shy blush on her face.
''m…my name is Barbra…, and…I LOVE BARTON'' she suddenly screamed.
Almost everyone jumped by the sudden outburst of the girl while some just laughed nervously. Cassandra sighed and put an arm around the tiny Barbra, who was shaking uncontrollably. After the introductions, you all sat together and explained the plan to the four who mixed into the group. The nervous feeling in your stomach only grew more troublesome with the idea of more people. The more people in your group, the more possibility of to get hurt. You would not want any of that to happen. You sighed as you continued on walking towards the castle. It looked even more immense, more terrifying than ever before.
You had two people in there who were on your side. However, in contribution were of course the two evil men, who did not seem to mind killing on their way of getting victory. It was excessively silent on your way there, and another weird thing was, no one seemed to be in town. It was as if everyone had been expecting this fight to come. The villagers feared the tower the most, as they thought there was a vampire inside of it. Actually, there were two men inside who could do a lot worse than a vampire could ever do.
There was calm right before the storm. You wondered what would happen to Anton, when this story would end. Would he become an old man, regretting the fact for not getting the fact for Sophia's pregnancy? On the other hand, would he stay the same as now? It was all such a mystery, everything in this world and in this game. At least, it was supposed to be just a game. Why did you posses these powers, which you could not decipher. You hoped that you would be able to discover what these powers really could do. You all arrived at the forest gate and stopped for a moment.
''is everyone ready, when we pass we will not be able to go back'' you said.
You heard Luke gulp next to you and grabbed his hand for comfort.
''yes'' was what everyone said, as if it was pre-arranged.
You sighed and tried to push open the gate. However, you had forgotten how weak you really were and made a fool out of yourself. You turned around and smiled a foolish smile.
''so is there a strong man around here who would like to help this damsel in distress''.
Everyone laughed and helped you out. Once again, they showed how much of a family they were to you. The professor walked up to you and took a hold of your hand.
''you really should have thought about that in the first place my love, you looked quite foolish'' he said smirking.
''oh shut it…'' was all you had to add…
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